Ah, Stewardship Commitment Sunday. How I love thee. I was told afterward by a longtime parishioner that this is the first sermon she'd ever heard at LCS that focused solely on stewardship. I guess time will tell whether that ends up a good thing or not. Anyway, this congregation has an amazing history of generous giving. Last year about 60% of givers increased their pledge from the previous year. We've increased our giving to mission and social outreach each year I've been here, to the wider church and to specific organizations locally and around the world. I'm extremely proud to be the pastor of such a living-out-the-Gospel, trusting-what-God-will-do bunch of folks.
Mark 12:38-44 / 1 Kings 17:8-24
24th Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary Year B
Stewardship Commitment Sunday
Two poor widows
We give because we trust what God will do with our gifts.
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